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[–] flyawayhigh 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago  (edited ago)

All those mental gymnastics involving hypotheses and ideology -- but somehow,

the main point, labeled "most critically," was completely missed. :D

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[–] reddfugee43 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Probably because it is a post hoc rationalization. Bernie is not taking the initiative. If $15/hr is the objective, morally right value to be placed on labor then do it. Coming up with excuses like "well, his proposed plan calls for it to be implemented at a certain time, under certain conditions.... he's having a really tough time with finances... etc. etc.." an advocate can always find a rationalization, its what the human brain excels at, and some argue developed explicitly to do (read Jonathan Haidt for some good research on this).

At any rate I'm not interested in advocacy for any candidate, I'm interested in signaling for future actions.

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[–] flyawayhigh 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago  (edited ago)

So, let's take a look at your logic, Mr.Post Hoc Rationalization. :D

Bernie should be held to a special legal standard but others should not be held to it. The rules don't apply to everybody -- only to Bernie -- conveniently to the disadvantage both his campaign and the proposed rule itself.

Bernie = Bernie's legal standard

But then, Bernie should not be held to the very standard he supports -- a phased-in increase.

Bernie != Bernie's standard

These two positions cannot occupy the same space. They are mutually exclusive. Logic fails.

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[–] P8rtsUnkn0wn ago  (edited ago)

I'm not convinced that Bernie has as much control over the ability to pay his interns more than $12 as you believe. Nor do I think it's fair to compare a political campaign to a private business that operates within an economic system based on the demand for goods & services.

I'd argue that it's closer to a non-profit, which is funded by gov. grants & private donations.

Put another way, the ability for non-profits and political campaigns to pay a higher wage is not driven by the private market, it's subsidized by it.

I suspect that Bernie's response would argue that such groups & organizations would be able to increase wages if the private sector economy was stronger and the best way to strengthen that economy is to increase the minimum wage.

Considering how he's funding his campaign, I'm amazed they're getting $12 per hour, especially, since last I knew, Hillary's interns get nothing.

Edit: grammer.